New Students
Welcome admitted students!
For your convenience, please print and use this page as a checklist to ensure that you have completed all necessary steps to enroll as a student at Northeastern University. We hope the new student information is helpful as you prepare to begin your studies. We look forward to welcoming you.
Academic Advising and Registration
New students should register via their myNEU account as soon as possible for the term in which they were admitted. The date on which registration begins and the registration procedure can be found on the Registrar's Office website. If you are unsure of the course(s) in which you should enroll, please contact your academic department.
Academic Calendar
Check the Registrar’s Office website for important dates.
Address Changes
If your address changes, please update through myNEU portal and notify your department and the Graduate School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Billing
You will receive an e-bill shortly after you register for classes. If you have an assistantship, please pay the balance of what is not covered by your award. If you have billing questions, contact Student Financial Services at (617) 373-3190.
Health Services
Massachusetts state law requires all students to submit a health report form to the University before beginning their studies. This report must include documentation of a physical exam within the last 12 months, documentation of a tuberculosis test within the last 10 years, and proof of immunity to tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella.Please download the form from the University Health and Counseling Services' website. The form must be returned no later than 30 days prior to the start of classes.
If you do not submit the form, Health Services will block you from registering for your second semester at Northeastern. If you have any questions concerning the form, please contact University Health and Counseling Services at:
University Health and Counseling Services
135 Forsyth Building
Phone: (617) 373-2772
Fax: (617) 373-2601Graduate students are automatically charged for the health plan. If you have comparable Massachusetts required insurance, you must waive the NUSHP by the deadline established by Student Accounts. Please contact Student Accounts if you have any questions.
Financial Aid
U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens who will be enrolling in degree programs are eligible to apply for federally sponsored financial aid administered by Northeastern University.Graduate Student Financial Services
354 Richards Hall
Phone: (617) 373-3190
Fax: (617) 373-8735
sfs@neu.edu
Housing (on-campus and off-campus)
On-campus graduate housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.Northeastern University Housing & Residential Life
4 Speare Commons
Phone: (617) 373-2814
Fax: (617) 373-8794
housing@neu.eduOff-Campus Student Services provides resources to assist you in your search for off-campus housing, advocacy for your off-campus needs, off-campus housing support, and educational and social programs.
- Search for housing, sublets, and roommates
- Create your own ads
- Use message boards
- Locate out-of-state housing
- Buy and sell furniture
- Use the Ride Share
Off-Campus Student Services
226 Curry Student Center
Phone: (617) 373-8480
offcampus@neu.edu
Husky Cards and E-Mail Accounts
Students may obtain a Husky Card at The Office of the Registrar, 120 Hayden Hall, after registration. You can apply for an e-mail account through myNEU. If you have any problems, please contact InfoCommons, 184 Snell Library, (617) 373-4357 or help@neu.edu.
Parking Permits
Student Financial Services in 354 Richards Hall issues parking permits for Northeastern students who wish to commute by car. To obtain a parking sticker, students must complete the on-line parking permit application.